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Rotorua hospitality industry recognises the best

The Rotorua Hospitality Awards are a means to support and recognise the calibre of talent within Rotorua hospitality, as recognised by industry peers. Tried and true favourites were crowned winners this year, alongside some new faces and places making a significant impact on places to eat in Rotorua.

With the awards in its sixth year, new categories were created to further acknoledge the diverse hospitality experience provided for both visitors and locals.

The President of the Rotorua Branch of the Restaurant Association, Sharon Wallace says, “the results that came in were extremely close, showing the depth of talent that we have in Rotorua in our food and beverage offerings."

Rotorua cafes were all well represented in the winners circle this year with Third Place Cafe, Artisan Cafe and Ciccio Italian Cafe all taking out top spots in each of their categories. Andrew Phillips of Revolver Espresso secured the Outstanding Barista Award.